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09/16/2026

We’ve reached a big milestone for Scotia Place 🏗️

The main arena has officially been ‘topped off’, with the installation of the last piece of structural steel frame.

It's an exciting step as this future community gathering place continues to take shape, bringing Calgary one step closer to welcoming unforgettable concerts, sporting events and community celebrations beginning in the fall of 2027.

For Scotia Place construction updates, visit calgary.ca/ScotiaPlace

📷: CANA Group of Companies

09/15/2026

Keep the celebration going! Check out Week 3 of Calgary Culture Days across the city!

🖼️ Brightness Shining Forward: Indigenous Futurisms | Sept 17
🎬 Latin American Film Festival (LAFF) | Sept 18-19
🎨 WaveFest 2026 – Canton Pop Crossroads | Sept 19
🎼 StoodisFest | Sept 19
💃 Alcove Fest | Sept 20

🔗 Discover more events: calgary.ca/events/culture-days.html?cid=social-fb-culturedays-2026-w3-ak
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卡加里香港人會館 - 卡加利 Hongkongers Association of Calgary
Stoodis MusicFest
Alcove Centre for the Arts

09/15/2026

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas continues to monitor air quality related to the ECCO recycling facility fire in Calgary’s Shepard Industrial area.

Current monitoring indicates that smoke-related fine particulate matter (PM2.5) remains the primary air quality concern. While overall health risk for most Calgarians is considered low, impacts may be greater in areas directly affected by smoke. Individuals with heart or lung conditions, older adults, young children and pregnant individuals may experience temporary symptoms such as eye or throat irritation, coughing, or worsening of existing respiratory conditions.

Air quality conditions can change quickly as smoke and wind patterns shift. We encourage you to monitor local air quality conditions, take appropriate precautions when smoke is present, and contact Health Link 811 if you have health concerns.

Check current conditions through Alberta’s Air Quality Health Index: https://www.alberta.ca/air-quality-health-index

09/14/2026

Water conservation starts at home. 💧

Whether you're checking for leaks, updating fixtures or adjusting everyday habits, there are many ways to reduce water use year-round.

Learn how at calgary.ca/bewaterwise

09/14/2026

Interested in Calgary’s history, or curious about how civic decisions are made?
➡️ Come explore City Hall at your own pace!

🏛️ Take a free and self-guided tour next time when you visit Municipal Complex
🏫 Bringing a school group (Grades 5 to 12)? Book a tour with us! School tours are available on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays from September to June.

Plan your visit at calgary.ca/tours

Plan your visit to explore City Hall!

09/14/2026

Have you visited Stephen Avenue lately? 👀

For over a century, Stephen Avenue has been where the city comes to celebrate, shop, fall in love, eat too much, and wear a cowboy hat. Today, a revitalized streetscape with enhanced public spaces and improved walkability is helping write the next chapter of this iconic Calgary destination.

From lively patios and local restaurants to historic architecture and vibrant public spaces, there's always something to explore on Stephen Avenue.

🍽️ Discover your new favourite restaurant or patio and enjoy some of downtown's best food and drink
🎁 Enter for a chance to win one of ten $100 gift cards given away every week until September 30
🚗 Complimentary evening and weekend parking at Harmony Parkade makes your next downtown outing even easier.

📍Plan your visit and discover what's happening downtown: exploredowntownyyc.com/see-you-on-stephen-avenue

09/11/2026

🚨 Smoke advisory in effect for southeast Calgary communities

Smoke from the ongoing fire at the ECCO Recycling landfill has increased, and residents in areas downwind may notice smoke and odours.

Communities that may be affected include Douglasdale, Quarry Park, East Shepard, McKenzie Towne, New Brighton, Copperfield and neighbouring areas.

If you see or smell smoke:
• Keep windows and doors closed
• Limit outdoor activities as needed
• Keep air conditioner fresh-air intakes closed
• Use a high-quality air cleaner or purifier if available
• Check on neighbours, family members and others who may be more vulnerable to smoke

Children, older adults, pregnant individuals and people with asthma, heart disease or other underlying health conditions should take extra precautions and move indoors if smoke is present.

Smoke exposure may cause eye, nose and throat irritation, coughing, headaches, or increased mucus production. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should reduce their exposure to smoke where possible.

Air quality monitoring and fire suppression efforts remain ongoing. Smoke conditions can vary depending on wind direction, location and proximity to the fir

📞 For health concerns related to smoke exposure, call Health Link at 811.

🚑 For severe difficulty breathing, chest pain or other medical emergencies, call 9-1-1.

We will continue to provide updates as conditions change.

09/11/2026

No outdoor water restrictions are anticipated during next week's planned electrical work at the Bearspaw water treatment plant. Cooler temperatures in the forecast are expected to keep demand within the system's available capacity while the work is underway.

We're still asking Calgarians to use water wisely, especially outdoors next week. Please continue to follow the Lawn & Landscaping Watering Schedule and, if possible, skip outdoor watering altogether.

Learn more at https://newsroom.calgary.ca/outdoor-water-restrictions-not-anticipated-during-planned-electrical-work-at-water-treatment-plant/.

Essential electrical work at the Bearspaw Water Treatment Plant required for the construction of a pump station for the North Calgary Water Servicing Project is planned for next week. This electrical work will temporarily reduce the amount of water that can be supplied to Calgary and regional water ...

09/11/2026

Looking for weekend plans? We've got a few ideas!

Here are a few reasons to this weekend ⬇️

🍦 River Hall YYC: Sept. 10-13.
🐱 Calgary Cat Festival and Market: Sept. 12-13.
🏀 Calgary Surge Surge City 3x3 Basketball Tournament: Sept. 12.
🎶 National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique Playlab: Feet to the Beat: Sept. 12.
🎻 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Phil in the Park: Sept. 13.

Visit ExploreDowntownYYC.com for your guide to everything happening downtown this September!

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09/10/2026

Step into Devonian Gardens to experience the Indigenous Digital Artist Illustration Program (IDAI) exhibition, opening Sept 17, 2026!

Want to be the first to experience it and meet the artists? Don’t miss our opening event:
📆 Date: Thursday, Sept 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 3-5 p.m.
📍 Location: Devonian Gardens (4th floor, The CORE Shopping Centre)
🎟 Free admission, no registration is required.
🍪 Food and refreshments provided
🎨 Artists: Zoe Buckskin, Lane Ferguson, Quinn Hopkins, Desiree Moise,
Phoebe Riel, Ryus Two Young Men, Darren Weaselchild, Jadyn Williams

Can’t make it to opening day?
The exhibition runs daily from Sept 17 through Dec 15, 2026 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Come enjoy the indoor garden oasis and explore the incredible digital pieces!

Plan your visit and learn more: calgary.ca/arts-culture/public-art/indigenous-digital-art-illustration

Presented by our Indigenous Public Art program, the exhibition brings together distinct artistic perspectives on culture, technology, identity, land, storytelling and the futures we imagine.

09/10/2026

Turn Your Detours into Discoveries 🚧🛍️

Construction doesn't mean your favourite local spots are off limits; it just means there's a different way to get there...and maybe you’ll discover a new favourite spot along the way!

Before you head out, use these tools to find the route that works best for you:

🗺️ Live traffic map
📲 Waze app
📻 107.9 FM for live traffic updates
➕ and many more tools!

businesses you love and plan your trip before you go at calgary.ca/planyourtrip

09/09/2026

Throughout the second quarter of 2026, we focused on providing reliable services, building resilience, and preparing Calgary for the future. Through major projects and everyday service improvements, we continued to make progress on the priorities that matter most to Calgarians.

Here are some highlights from Q2:
🚧 Repaired 15,000 potholes to provide smoother roads and safer trips
🏙️ Increased downtown safety response rate by 50%
📞 Answered 80% of 311 calls within 60 seconds
💧 Reduced water outages by 25%

Read the full Q2 2026 report at calgary.ca/quarterlyreport

09/09/2026

“People may move to Calgary for a job for a couple of years, but then they stay a lifetime because of the curiosity, connections, community, and creativity that they discover through arts and culture.” — Marc Stevens, President & CEO, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra

🎷 Phil in the Park: Experience a free outdoor concert for all ages
🗓️ Sunday, Sept 13 at 2PM
📍 Prince’s Island Park

➡️ Discover more Calgary Culture Days events at calgary.ca/events/culture-days.html?cid=social-fb-culturedays-2026-video2-ak
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09/09/2026

Before summer ends, make time to move outside. 🌞🌿

There are only a few weeks left to enjoy free recreation classes at Lot 6.

Join us downtown for outdoor fitness and wellness classes with the Bow River as your backdrop. No membership. No registration. Just show up and get active.

📅 Through Sept. 27
📍 Lot 6 (311 8 St. S.W.)

Plan your next class at calgary.ca/planning/downtown-strategy/programs-activities.

09/08/2026

Today, the Executive Committee of Council agreed on a surface alignment for the Downtown Segment of the Green Line LRT!

Leveraging the design and functionality of the new fleet of low-floor vehicles to connect the Event Centre/Grand Central Station to an 𝐚𝐭-𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟎 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟐 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐖.

The station will include a new climate-controlled pedestrian connection to give riders seamless access to the Plus 15 network, the Red and Blue lines, MAX BRT routes, and downtown workplaces.

This critical decision allows for design, planning and procurement to begin, concurrent to targeted engagement with property and business owners along 10 Avenue S, and holds the overall project schedule previously approved by the Government of Canada, Province of Alberta and City Council.

The Committee also directed that Administration bring forward the budget required to begin planning work on both the south extension to Seton and on the north corridor, to bring north central transit into Eau Claire and the broader downtown network.

With construction well underway on the SE Project, from Shepard to the Event Centre/Grand Central Station, today’s decision marks the final step needed to deliver Phase 1 of the Green Line LRT Program for Calgarians, building the backbone of an overall 46-kilometre vision.

Learn more and stay up to date at Calgary.ca/downtowngreenline

09/08/2026

Looking for plans this week? Check out the 2nd week of Calgary Culture Days across the city!

Events to check out:
🌕 Indonesian x Moonlight Cultural Festival | Sept 11
🏮 Chinatown Lantern Festival | Sept 11
🎥 Cinema on 17th | Sept 11-13
🍽️ Taste of Italy Calgary | Sept 13

🔗 Discover more free events: calgary.ca/events/culture-days.html?cid=social-fb-culturedays-2026-w2-ak
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Calgary Chinatown
17th Ave SW
Taste of Italy Calgary

09/08/2026

🏀 Ready to get your game on ? 🏀

We’re hosting a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and community celebration in partnership with Calgary Surge and everyone’s invited!

The Details:
📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ Game times:
• Ages 10-13: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Ages 14-17: 1:30 – 5:00p.m.
• Ages 18+: 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
📍 Eau Claire Plaza (101 Barclay Parade S.W.)

Expect a high-energy day with a live DJ, tasty food vendors, exciting contests like the 3-point shootout, half-court shot challenge, and a custom Surge sneaker giveaway.

Want to hit the court? Register your team for the co-ed tournament at calgarysurge.ca/surge-city-hoops.

Calgary's professional basketball team playing in the CEBL

09/08/2026

Free marks the spot ✖️

The Curbside Community Treasure Hunt is happening THIS WEEKEND, September 12–13, 2026.

Whether you're giving away gently used items or hoping to score a great find (for free!), now's the time to get ready.
🧸 Clear out those toys
🪑 Set out that small furniture
📚 Pass along books you've already read

Simply label your items "FREE" and place them by the curb or in your designated complex area. Your unwanted items could become someone else's new favourite find – and you might discover a few treasures of your own!

🗺️ New this year: Add your location to the online treasure map so treasure hunters can discover what items may be available near them.

A few reminders:
📌 Only items labeled "FREE" are available for taking
📌 Keep sidewalks and fire hydrants clear
📌 Remove leftover items by 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13
📌 Donate or responsibly dispose of any unclaimed items

Take part: https://www.calgary.ca/waste/residential/curbside-community-treasure-hunt.html

09/07/2026

A large fire at a private landfill near Barlow Trail and Shepard Road S.E. remains active. Plumes of smoke from the site are rising and drifting to the southeast.

If you live in Douglasdale, Quarry Park, East Shepard, McKenzie Towne, New Brighton or Copperfield and smell smoke, close your windows and stay indoors when possible.

The Calgary Fire Department will continue to contain the situation and work with Alberta Environment to ensure that the released smoke is continually monitored. This incident may continue for an extended period. Updates will be shared as they become available.

On September 6th, 2026, at approximately 6:00 PM the Calgary Fire Department received calls for smoke and flames sighted near Barlow Trail and Shepard Road SE. On arrival at the site, crews found a large fire on the east side of the “ECCO Recycling” private landfill. Access to the landfill was e...

09/04/2026

Labour Day long weekend is here!

We’re adjusting our hours of operation for some City services this long weekend.

Find information on:
🗑️ Cleanups and landfills
🚇 Calgary Transit
🚧 Road Construction
🅿️ Calgary Parking
🤸‍♀️ Recreation facilities
⛳ Golf courses

Learn more at https://newsroom.calgary.ca/city-services-labour-day-2026/

09/04/2026

Soak up the final weeks of summer and !☀️😎!

Here are some events to check out this weekend⬇️

🎶 River Hall YYC Sept 3-6.
🛍️ Inglewood Night Market: Sept 4, 5 p.m.
🎉 FIESTA FILIPINO: Sept 4-7.
🌈 Calgary Pride Pride on the Island: Sept 6.
🏳️‍🌈 Calgary Pride Parade: Sept. 6.

Visit ExploreDowntownYYC.com for your guide to everything happening downtown this summer!

09/03/2026

Parking your RV at home for a few days? Avoid a ticket by learning the seasonal parking rules for recreational vehicles like motor homes, trailers, campers and boats in residential areas.

Here is what to keep in mind this season ⬇️

🚘 Driveway parking

You are allowed to park your RV in your front driveway for up to 3 consecutive days. After that, it needs to be stored off-site for at least 2 full days. Also, make sure it is parked at least 1 metre from the sidewalk and not within 7.5 metres of any intersection

🛑 Street parking

Street parking is allowed (if you don’t have a driveway) for up to 3 consecutive days on the street directly in front of your house, followed by a minimum 2-day storage period. Parked RV’s cannot block the view of intersections, crosswalks, playgrounds, signs or obstruct the movement of local traffic.

❌ Detached trailers or campers cannot be parked on city streets or alleys at any time.

📌 A quick reminder: rotating between driveway and street parking without 2-day break in storage is not allowed.

See an illegally parked RV? Here's what you can do:

🏠 On a front driveway: Call 311, use the 311 app, or dial 403-268-2489 (outside Calgary)
🚗 On the street: Contact Calgary Parking at 403-537-7100, option 3

For full bylaw details and tips to avoid tickets, visit Calgary.ca/RVparking

The City of Calgary Traffic Bylaw regulates the parking and use of recreational vehicles, such as motor homes or trailers, in the city.

09/03/2026

With the new school year underway, it’s a great time for families to review their emergency preparedness plans. 🌩️ Storms, losing power, and other emergencies can happen anytime and anywhere. Helping kids understand what to expect and what to do can make these situations feel less overwhelming.

✅ There are different ways to get kids involved, from talking about Calgary's disaster risks and creating a family emergency plan, to practicing what to do during an emergency. These conversations can help build confidence and prepare the whole family to respond when needed.

💻 CEMA's Ready Squad e-course helps kids:
• Learn about Calgary's disaster risks.
• How to prepare.
• How to stay safe during an emergency.
• What to expect after.

Families can also try the Junior Weather Forecaster's Challenge, a fun and interactive way to learn more about Calgary's weather and its impacts.

🔗 Visit calgary.ca/ReadySquad to learn more.

09/03/2026

Every drop counts. 💧
Small changes at home can make a big difference to Calgary’s water supply.
Which water-saving habit has worked best in your household?

Learn more at calgary.ca/bewaterwise

09/02/2026

New podcast episode 🎙️

As we plan for the 2027-2030 budget and prepare to welcome our two millionth resident, we sat down with Mayor Jeromy Farkas to discuss Council's Strategic Priorities and what they mean for Calgary moving forward

Hear how today’s priorities will help shape Calgary's future, and why public input plays a big role in the choices ahead.

🎧 Watch or listen at Calgary.ca/CalgaryConversations.